Job Title Manufacturing Engineering Manager Position Overview The Manufacturing Engineering Manager plays a crucial role in driving the efficiency innovation and operational excellence of the manufacturing site This leader oversees group leaders across the department directs equipment development and process improvement initiatives and designs strategic plans that ensure the long-term success and competitiveness of the manufacturing function The manager is responsible for fostering a culture rooted in lean principles safety and continuous improvement while also managing financial resources to achieve organizational goals Core Responsibilities Lead and manage a large manufacturing team coordinating various processes and departments within the plant Ensure strict safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment and comply with industry standards Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and operational efficiency Support financial planning and budgeting for the manufacturing site aligning with company goals Maintain high quality standards and regulatory compliance to meet customer expectations Optimize use of resources like equipment and workforce to handle changing production demands Promote Lean and Operational Excellence practices to solve operational challenges Manage talent through succession planning performance reviews and career development Lead digital transformation efforts like Industry 4 0 to improve factory efficiency and transparency Oversee engineering teams focused on equipment process improvements and maintenance across locations Develop long-term engineering strategies resource planning and training programs Help design and implement operational strategies to improve overall performance Make decisions on whether to produce in-house outsource or buy from external suppliers based on cost and quality Plan sourcing strategies for tools and equipment needed for production Use project management skills to ensure timely delivery of engineering projects Provide advice on complex technical and financial challenges working closely with finance teams Lead projects to improve product manufacturability and apply lean manufacturing principles Manage capital investments and monitor budgets for the engineering department Ensure all processes follow company policies and meet efficiency and quality standards Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s or master s degree in mechanical engineering Electronics Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Sciences or equivalent Certified Six Sigma Lean Expert or Six Sigma Black Belt mandatory Significant experience in Manufacturing Operations Engineering Industrial Engineering Systems Engineering Production Engineering Cost Engineering or equivalent fields Key Skills Competencies Exceptional leadership and team development abilities Expertise in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies Advanced project management skills Solid analytical financial and strategic planning capabilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven track record in driving operational excellence and process innovation Ability to manage complex multi-site and global initiatives This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing operations by leading transformative initiatives driving operational efficiency and cultivating a high-performing team dedicated to excellence How we work together We believe that we are better together than apart For our office-based teams this means working in-person at least 3 days per week Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company s facilities Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company s main facilities generally at the customers or suppliers locations Indicate if this role is an office field onsite role About Philips We are a health technology company We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters and we won t stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve Do the work of your life to help the lives of others Learn more about Discover Learn more about If you re interested in this role and have many but not all of the experiences needed we encourage you to apply You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips Learn more about our culture of impact with care

📌 Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Pune)
🏢 Philips
📍 Pune